Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #22 with Jimmy Soni.

Writing a book is a journey filled with uncertainty and challenges, and just like launching a business, success is never guaranteed.

In this exclusive “Ask Me Anything” episode for the GrowGetters Only group, We’re honored to have Jimmy Soni, a speechwriter, speaker, and acclaimed author of multiple books, including the best-selling The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley.

Jimmy shares his journey as an accomplished author, discussing the books he’s written and giving a sneak peek into the exciting project he is currently working on. He also dives into the challenge of balancing the demands of writing with everyday life. With practical advice on managing your time, energy, and responsibilities, Jimmy demonstrates how you can steadily make progress on your book without neglecting other important aspects of your life.

During the conversation, Jimmy reveals how he secured interviews with PayPal’s most influential and sought-after founders. In addition, he provides valuable interview tips and reflects on the major lessons he has learned throughout his writing career.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:37] Join the GrowGetters community: https://growgettersonly.com/

[00:49] Free community: weallgrowtogether.com

[01:56] Jimmy as Author

[13:54] Interviewing PayPal Founders

[28:18] Balancing life & writing

[34:48] Interview tips

[46:03] Lessons from writing

[54:37] Who inspires Jimmy?

[01:00:18] Fitting writing into your life

Key Takeaways:

• “The first experiences we have leave a lasting impression.” ~Jimmy Soni [06:36]

• Writing a book resembles running a business: it’s a long, uncertain journey where success isn’t guaranteed. You have to push yourself to stay motivated and keep going, even when the outcome is unpredictable. ~Jimmy Soni [12:25]

• The best time to email someone about a non-work-related request is over the weekend. ~Jimmy Soni [18:35]

• When conducting interviews, silence works in your favour. ~Jimmy Soni [37:22]

• Asking basic questions in an interview leads to basic answers. ~Jimmy Soni [44:38]

• You can do a lot by just doing a little bit every day. ~Jimmy Soni [01:04:11]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. Julius Caesar

2. Claude Shannon

3. Peter Thiel

4. Elon Musk

5. Reid Hoffman

6. David O. Sacks

7. Sara Blakely

8. Joe Rogan

9. Kevin Hart

10. Anthony Trollope

11. The Founders: https://bit.ly/420w1LR

12. The Power Broker: https://bit.ly/452sgu9

Keep In Touch with Jimmy Soni:

Website: https://jimmysoni.com/

Books: https://jimmysoni.com/books/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmyasoni

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmysoni/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyasoni/

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